Cinco de Mayo commemorates the small Mexican army's victory over the French. The army was led by Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza who was from Goliad, Texas (when it was still Mexico). Just a little history lesson to go with some of the specials going on today for the memorial holiday.

Last week, Opal's Table announced its wine dinner event Reds of the World, a five-course dinner with tasting notes by fine wine specialist David Salinas of Pioneer Wines. Chef Chip Hight has now released the menu for the event. The wine dinner is at 6;30 p.m. on May 17. Reservations are $125 per person and can be made by calling 432-687-1158.

Here is the evening's menu with pairing wine:

Butcher's sausage with Bachelet Monnet Bourgogne Rouge,

Lobster Thermidor with Cabirol,

Pork Belly, charro beans and jalapeno with Sinskey POV,

Ribeye with chimichurri paired with Tyrell's Hunter Valley Shiraz,

Chocolate terrine with Corazon del sol Malbec.

Days off

Wall St. Bar and Grill has posted on its door that it will be closed today through Sunday for repair and maintenance. These are the same days Celebration of the Arts will be taking over the area on Wall and Main streets.

Tastes like chicken

According to Wienerschnitzel, 80 percent of Americans want to see chicken on a fast food menu? The fast-food chain discovered this when they created the first-ever Wiener Index to uncover the latest consumer trends in fast food. Yes, there is now such a thing.

With that, the restaurant has now added chicken schnitzel to their menu. Adding to their hot dog fare, Wienerschnitzel has added three new sandwiches: Classic Ranch, BBQ Bacon and Blazin' Bacon Guacamole chicken schnitzel.

These items have been added to the Midland location's menu.

Que News

Up in Smoke BBQ and Co. posted video of its new permanent structure going up earlier this week. Junior Urias' "barbecue shack" as mentioned on Facebook will be located at 1101 Washita Court at State Highway 349. The expected hours of operation will be Thursday through Saturday 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday evenings 6-9 p.m. however no word yet on an opening date.

Good Eats

Potbelly will host a fundraiser to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association on May 11. The sandwich shop will donate 15 percent of its net sales from 11 a.m.to 9 p.m. to the MDA.

Both Wingstop locations will follow suit with proceeds going to MDA on the same day from 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

All three are owned by Midlander Dora Braun who teamed with the organization for these fundraising events. Braun will present a check totaling the sales from each location to the organization at the MDA Muscle Walk of Permian Basin on May 20 at Windlands Park.

May 17 | Wine Dinner: Reds of the World is a five-course dining event with red wines from France, Germany and Spain. Guest David Salinas of Pioneer Wine Company will provide tasting notes throughout the meal. 6:30 p.m. at Opal's Table, 223 W Wall St. $125 per person. opalstable.com.

May 18 | Yappy Hour Fiesta benefiting Lone Star Sanctuary for Animals. The event will feature dinner, open bar, auctions and live entertainment by the Alma Quartet. 5:30 p.m. at The Racquet Club, 3009 Racquet Club Drive. RSVP to 432-352-8287 by May 8. $125.

May 19 | Lookbook Brunch benefiting Midland Need to Read. The event will feature a brunch buffet, mimosa bar, a style show while guests can shop spring and summer 2017 fashions. Sponsorships and ticket sales end May 15. 11 a.m. at Midland Country Club, 6101 N Highway 349.

May 20 | Midland Downtown Farmers Market. Local Authors Day where the public can meet area writers and purchase their books. The market is open Saturdays through Oct. 28. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Museum of the Southwest, 1705 W. Missouri Ave.